Page 44 of Blinded
CHAPTER TWELVE
BAYNE
I wasn't surprised to see so many wolves sitting around the main room as Kurt stood to talk. Having someone attack the pack was a big deal. Killing one of us was unforgivable and we all wanted a piece of whoever had done it. While Kurt wouldn't need all of us to help, we were all here and willing to do whatever he might need us to.
Brett sat beside me. I felt his nervousness and even a little fear about what we were going to do, but I wasn't worried about him. After such a serious attack, he had every right to fear the person we were going to go after. I just hoped that bringing Justin to justice helped calm Brett's nerves and made him feel more secure.
My biggest fear was that he would never feel safe running in the woods behind the pack house again. I hated that the freedom and security he should have had was taken from him.
"Thanks for coming today. I didn't expect such a good turnout, but I appreciate all of you wanting to help. We have found out who one of our attackers is. His name is Justin and he is the twin brother of the human girl that Bridger was dating. We aren't sure why he has an issue with the wolves or how he found out about them, but I promise you we will find out. As for the second attacker, we are still searching for his scent. I've got a list of some of the people Justin hangs out with, and we will casually have several of you who know the scent we are looking for track these people until we find the right scent." Kurt looked around the group sitting in front of him. "First thing I need is to have a team at our off-site holding cells. That is where we will take the humans once we have them. I don't expect any issues, but I'd like at least ten men or women over there if anyone wants to volunteer."
Several hands lifted into the air.
"Perfect, Susan, Theo, Gretchen, Will, Brian, Zack, Angela, Bryson, Jeff, and Jaren. If you'll head over and make sure the cells are set up for a human. Scout the area, make sure no one has been around. You all know the routine. Angela, I'll call you with further instructions as soon as things start in motion." Kurt smiled at a young woman to the side of the group.
I liked Angela. She was strong and knew how to fight. She was one of the wolves I liked to work with when doing any kind of security work for Kurt.
"Brett, I know you want a part in this, but since Justin knows who you are, I think it's best for you to wait at the cells with the others until we bring Justin to you." Kurt stared at my mate.
Brett nodded, but I felt his anger flare. He wanted in on the action. "I am a liability anyway since I can't see. I'll be happy to head over with them."
I wrapped my arm around his waist, glad he didn't argue, even though he would have had the right to.
"Bayne, that leaves you with the choice to go with your mate or join me and a few others when we go to take Justin into custody." Kurt nodded to me.
I glanced over at Brett. "What do you want?"
"I want you to go with Kurt. I want to know everything that he does or says when you get him." Brett leaned closer to my side. "Be my eyes."
I kissed him softly before turning back to look at Kurt. "I'm with you."
Kurt gave me a single nod. "Steve, Conner, Pat, and Jennifer, you'll come with me as well. Reg, I want you and Gordon to get with Josh. He's got a small list of places to check for the other suspect. Since you two were the first to investigate the scene and know the scent, I want you both looking. Unless you can take him without a scene, call me while you follow him. We'll plan from there. If you can grab him without witnesses, do it and bring his ass back to the cells. Katie and Julie, I want you to call Bridger's family and ask them to meet you here. Escort them to the cells. Whatever you do, don't let them inside the cells if you show up after we have Justin there. I need to talk to them first."
Katie nodded.
Tension was high. It wasn't as if any of us were in danger. There was no way a human could take down so many wolves. This wasn't a blind attack like there had been on Brett and Bridger. This was a planned kidnapping that would hopefully go without a snag.
"Preston and Justice, you both can decide what you want to do. Since both of you were attacked too, you will be able to take part in sentencing. Just keep your tempers under control, whatever you decide." Kurt looked at the two wolves who had been attacked a few days after Brett and Bridger.
"We'll wait at the cells," Justice told Kurt.
"Okay, then let me call Tom and let him know we are on our way to pick Justin up at work. We'll leave here in ten." Kurt turned and walked out of the room.
I wrapped Brett tightly in my arms. "Are you going to be okay?"
"I'll be fine. I'm just glad we'll get justice for Bridger." Brett caressed a hand down my cheek.
"Sorry to interrupt." Justice was standing in front of us. "We thought that since Bayne is going with Kurt, Brett might like to wait at the cells with us. We can drive him over and help him get around since he's never been there before."
I mouthed, "thank you," to them. It was a relief to know that Brett would be in good hands while I was gone and that the men he was with would understand what he was going through. Their need for revenge was almost as strong as Brett's. "Are you okay with that?" I asked Brett.
"Yeah, if you trust them, so do I." Brett stood, holding out his hand in their direction. "Thank you."
Justice shook his hand, then Preston followed.
"You have my number if you need to call." I pulled Brett into a hug before kissing him softly. "I love you. I'll be with you soon."
"I love you too. Stay safe." Brett kissed me again before turning back to Justice. "I'm ready whenever you are."
